Education Quote by Donalyn Miller
““Building a trusting relationship with students is easier when you expect them to do the right thing instead of assuming that they are not.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Classroom Management that Donalyn Miller, 2015
Expecting honesty and integrity from students builds trust more effectively than assuming misconduct.
In simple terms: Trust grows when you assume good behavior.
Key Takeaway
Assume students will do the right thing.
Themes
trust
education
expectations
Mood
optimistic
reflective
Type
educational
motivational
When to use this quote
- teacher training
- classroom culture
- student-teacher interactions
- discipline policies
Key Concepts
growth mindset
student autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you reinforce positive expectations?
- What steps support trust when expectations fail?
A Different Perspective
Students may still misbehave; expectations alone won’t prevent all issues.
